Monthly Archives: April 2006

Robert Dalton Charles Forth II, 47, of McMinnville, passed away March 12, 2006.
Forth was born June 10, 1958, to Robert D. Forth and Nellie B. Baker Forth.
He served in the U. S. Navy and had been a laborer.
Forth was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Morton Forth, of McMinnville; seven sons and one daughter-in-law, Robbie and Misty Forth, Richard Forth, Scotty Forth, Cody Forth, Tyler Forth, Joshua Stewart, all of McMinnville, David Dakota Forth, of Kentucky; step-daughter, Keisha Morton, of Murfreesboro; three grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Doug and Roxanne Forth, of Murfreesboro, Ed Forth, of Chattanooga, David and Kim … CONTINUED

Jody Sliger
As one of the focal points of activity in White County, the YMCA offers members and guests an opportunity to get healthy or stay healthy with a variety of activities and facilities.
An employee since 1997, Larry Littrell has worn many hats in his journey to being named the new executive director.
As a White County native, Littrell graduated from White County High School and will receive his degree from TTU this summer.
“I started out teaching swimming lessons,” said Littrell, “then I was a lifeguard, worked in childcare, served as childcare director, then program director and now executive director.”
With five members of the personnel … CONTINUED

Missy Jones
The White County Anti-Drug Coalition held a community meeting at the White County Middle School Tuesday night to bring awareness of the problem of underage drinking,
and to offer some suggestions of how the community can help the young people overcome this epidemic that is rapidly growing throughout America and in White County.
Karen Seals works for the Department of Human Services, but is also a concerned parent in White County who is striving to inform parents and the community about the dangers and negative effects of underage
drinking. Seals is White County Anti-Drug Coalition Director.
There are 10 panel members. Many work in the legal … CONTINUED

Jody Sliger
Tragedy marred a beautiful spring day when a crash claimed the life of a White County woman and sent four to the hospital.
According to Crossville Trooper Bobby Barker, Sandra Hutchings Maynard, 53, of Sparta, was traveling eastbound on Highway 70 west, at approximately 7:55 p.m., March 30, 2006, on a 2004 Harley Davidson, about four miles west of Sparta.
Traveling westbound on the highway was a 2004 Dodge Caravan, driven by Shirley Jean Wilson, 35, of Sparta.
For reasons unknown, Barker said Wilson traveled off the roadway on the right shoulder, overcorrected her vehicle, lost control, and came over into the eastbound lane of traffic, … CONTINUED

Kim Swindell Wood
Working Tennesseans who have struggled to pay for health insurance will soon be offered a plan that is not only affordable, but can also remain intact even if the insured changes jobs.
Gov. Phil Bredesen outlined his ‘Cover Tennessee initiative during his recent address to legislators. Bredesen described the program as a “modern, fiscally cautious, down-to earth approach.” He said the core principles are affordability and portability.
“We put a priority on Tennesseans who work for modest wager, for small business, for themselves,” he said.
Bredesen’s strategical plan is expected to provide health insurance to more than 600,000 uninsured Tennesseans.
“It’s a three-fold thing that … CONTINUED

Jody Sliger
As The Expositor prepares for the sixth annual Upper Cumberland Showcase for Women, the buzz is all around town – wondering – who will be the lucky winner of the grand prize.
Walk into the kitchen, now close your eyes – now, who would not want to open their eyes to a brand new kitchen, new appliances, fresh paint, window treatments, flooring – the list goes on and on.
When entering the doors at 10 a.m., April 8, 2006, at the Women’s Show, everyone needs to make sure to enter the grand prize drawing by filling out the back of their entry ticket. One tip to … CONTINUED

Woodrow Otis Doney, 71, of Doyle, passed away March 29, 2006, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Doney was born Sept. 21, 1934, in Nashville to the Woodrow William Doney and Hazel Doney.
He was the stepson of Gracie Polste Doney.
Doney had been a lumberman.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Edwina Sparkman Doney, of Doyle; children, Ruth and Troy Pewitt, of Nashville, Margaret Doney, of Nashville, Regena Doney, of Ashland City, Odell Doney, of Nashville, Lynn Tyson, of Cookeville, Sally Ann Doney, of Cookeville, William Rawlins, of Nashville, Rex and Kristy Lineberry, of Livingston, Scott and Alene Matlock, of Cookeville, Carla and Kurt Bement, of Algood, and Timothy … CONTINUED

Arvil Edgar Baker, 95, of Sparta, passed away March 30, 2006, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta.
Baker was born May 18, 1910, in Putnam County, to Mansfield Baker and Betty Mitchell Baker.
He had been a farmer.
Baker was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Allis Marie Robinson Baker; three sisters; and two brothers.
Survivors include his son, Arles Ralph Baker, of Crossville; daughter, Eugenia Elsie Howard, of Sparta; step-son, Tommy Baker, of Sparta; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services were 3 p.m., April 2, 2006, at Thurman Funeral Home with burial at Upper Board Valley Cemetery. Bro. Cleve Hitchcock officiated.
Thurman Funeral Home was in charge

Richard “Rick” Keith Young, 46, of Bloomfield, Mich., passed away March 23, 2006, at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, Mich.
Young was born June 11, 1959, in Highland Park, Mich., to Bobby Young and Lois Virginia Good Young.
He had been an auto painter.
Young was preceded in death by his mother.
Survivors include his children, Keith Young and Kenna Hyles, both of Michigan; father, Bobby Young, of Sparta; two brothers, Karey and wife Pok-Hui Young, of Nashville, and Bruce and wife Laurie Young, of Canada; sister, Tammy Wikersham, of Michigan; and nieces and nephews, Erin, Ashley, Kenyln, Jessica, and Jared.
Services were 11 a.m., March 31, 2006, at … CONTINUED

Bonnie Vernon Dycus, 94, of Sparta, passed away March 29, 2006, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Dycus was born Sept. 23, 1911, in White County, to Isac Dycus and Flora Evelyn Anderson Dycus.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and had been a farmer.
Dycus was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and five sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Simmons Dycus, of Sparta, and several nieces and nephews.
Services were 2 p.m., April 1, 2006, at Thurman Funeral Home with burial in Frasier Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Ernest Cashdollar, Bro. Tom Barger, Bro. John Murphy, Jimmy Jenkins, and Bill Goodwill officiated.
Thurman … CONTINUED